Car crash statistics in Milpitas, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 3,293 crashes were reported in Milpitas from 2021–2025, 1,286 with an injury and 15 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 41% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,293 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed35% · 1,144
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 791
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 268
• Driving under the influence8% · 265
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 218

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 23%, hit object 19%, broadside 15%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 85 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 91 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 80 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Milpitas each year?

Reported crashes in Milpitas: 2021: 582, 2022: 707, 2023: 648, 2024: 679, 2025: 677. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Milpitas?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Milpitas is 5 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Milpitas?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,293 crashes: unsafe speed 35%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Milpitas?

15 crashes killed someone in 3,293 reported crashes in Milpitas from 2021–2025, and 1,286 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Milpitas involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

85 involved a pedestrian (3%), 91 involved a bicyclist (3%), 80 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,293 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.